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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

NEW York, Dec. THE new cancer hospital
in Eighth avenue between One Hundred and Fifth
and One Hundred and Sixth streets WAS formal
ly opened Tuesday with appropriate ceremonies
1t is said to be the first OF the kind established in
this country. 1t will supplement the work Of
the general hospital, and being devoted exclu-
sively to cancer will afford the best possible OPP
portunity for the treatment of that disease. The
buildings are exclusively for the use OF women,
but as soon as necessary funds can be secured
wards for men will be opened. Tho building was
the gift Of John Jacob Aston, and the ground was
given by the wife of Maj. Gen. George W. Cul-
lOTn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07
struck the Popular Taste

So much success and general public
satisfaction has attended the establish
ment of market for Armour 4 Com
pany's fresh inspected meats in Rock Isl
and in the starting of the shop OF
F. E. Woods & CO., on Second avenue,
near Twentieth street, that another shop
has been established farther down town
at the corner Of Third avenue and
Ninth street-Woodin & Hill being pIo-
prietors, and their object is to sell Ar
mours meats at the greatly reduced
prices heretofore published. The new
firm will carry the freshest meats from
Armour & Co.'S Kansas City packing
house. and what they sell will be guarans
teed. On this subject of reduction in
the price of meat local correspondent
of the Peoria journal writes his paper:
Peorians and others who are grow ling
ABOUT the high price of meat had better
come up this way tor awhile, where they
can purchase steaks. r1asts. etc 1T bed
rock. Some time since spoke about the
futile attempt of Phil Armonr to sell meat
to the butchers in this city, Moline and
Davenport. and his threat to go into bus
mess on his own hook, on extensive plans.
He has carried his threat into execution.
A large market has been opened up
in each of the tri-cities, and the
bottom has been knocked clear
out of things. Armour received his first
instsllment of meat on Thursday and
quotes steaks ten cents per pound and
rossts five cents. But he is not to have
everything his own way. Two of the
local dealers have already cut clear below
him and announce steaks three pounds
for quarter, roasts seven cents and boil.
ing pieces three to six cents. Thus has
the war been inauguratedin earnest and
Armour is doing big business 1t is
easy to predict the outcome. The butch.
ers have either got to buy Armour's meat
or go out of the business. They cannot
afford to buck him. He has ''sinch
on things so to speak. Selling so much
meat as he does, he can afford to do it al
much less rates than local dealers who
have only their short range of customer:
to depend on. Consumers ARE jubilant
and hope the war will WAX hotter and
keep right on.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. THE senate did
nothing Tuesday but listen to the reading of the
presidents message, nearly every senator be-
ing present and paying strict attention to the
document That business being completed the
senate adjourned.
In the house some embarrassing preliminary
business relating to rules and committees was
transacted. Dingley of Maine offered rule for
the appointment of committee on navigation
and fisheries and Anderson of Kansas another
limiting the presence of eI-members of the house
on the floor to three days during the session.
The presidents message was then re- wed and
read, the members showing great interest in it
after which the house adjourned until Thurs
iav
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. THE report Of the
secretary of war for the last fiscal year shows
that the expenditures during the year were SAL
5s8, 1885, against sSl ,3p appropriated for the
current fiscal year, The secretary estimates
that So Sis 7l0 will be needed during the fiscal
year ending June 81 1888 This includes an item
Of s22,ss9.l5l fof public works, and
river and harbor improvements He
indorses the recommendation of Lieut..
Gen. Sheridan that the army be Increased
5000 men, aud renews past recommendations
for appropriations to strength our sea coast and
lake front defcnses Secretary Endicott says
that in view Of the success attained by our steel
makers it is apparent that The assurance that
the outlay for the necessary plant will prove re.
muneratiye is all that is required to produce in
this country the largest gun forgings of suitable
quality.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07
AN OFFICIAL TRANS ER.

Nominations to the Cabinet, the supreme
Court and Other Places.
WASHINGTON CITY. Dec The following i'm
portant nominations, which will end good deal
of speculation in political circles, were sent to
the senate Tuesday by tho president;
Lucius Q c Lamar of Mississippi NOW sec
rotary of the Interior, for justice OF the United
States supreme court; Cob William F. Villas, Of
Wisconsin now postmaster general. for secre-
tary OF the Interior Hon. Don NJ Dickinson, Of
Michigan, for postmaster general; Charles s.
Fairchid. Of New York, Ion secretary Of the treas
ury; George l.. Rives. of Few York. to be ssist-
ant secretary of state; isaac II. Maynard, of
New York. to be assistant secretary of the treas
ury; Sigourney Butler, of Massachusetts, TO be
second comptroller of the treasury, and James
". HYATT. of Connecticut to be treasurer OF the
Initai Statsu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

BosToN, Dec. 7.-Ssventeen towns IN this state
elected city officers Tuesday and also voted on
the question of license or no license. The towns
of Gloucester, Taunton. Eaverhill, Fall River.
Holyoke and Northampton all voted for license.
although Hsverhill elected anti saloon Re
publican msyor. Among the towns that went
against license are Chelsea, Cambridge, Brock
ton, Someryille, Newton, and Lawrence,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

A Prize Of 800. 900

is good thing to get, and the man who
wins it by superior skill, or by an unex>
pected turn of Fortunes wheel, is to be
congratulated. But he who escapes from
the clutches of that dread monster, Com
sumption. and wins back health and hap,
piness, Is far more fortunate. The
chances of winning $100, 900 are small,
but every consumptive may be absolutely
sure of recovery, if he takes DR.. Perce's
Golden Medical Discovery In time. For
all scrofulous diseases consumption is
one of them) it is an unfailing remedy
All druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

NATION, H., Dec. Two or three years ago
the highway commissioners Of Hickory township,
Coles county, made special assessment against
certain farm lands under the provisions OF the
special drainage act for the construction OF 9
large ditch. The owners of two small tracts
against whom the assessment amounted to about
s3 each, were induced To enter a suit in court
sgainst the commissioners, wealthy nsighbor
agreeing to pay one-third of the attorneys fees
The two men never thought about the costs in
case OF defeat, and upon the disposition of the
case at the present term Of court they learned
that this item would be over 81 OO One OF the
men. named Baker, attempted to cut his throat,
but failed to make a fatal wound He says he
has had all the law he wants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

New YORK. Dec. Trial was begun Tues
day in the United States court before Judge Wal
lace of two suits in equity brought by the
Banque Franco Esyptienne. OF Paris, and Henry
l.. Bischofisheim, of London, against John Cros-
by Brown and others for about S6,0OO,O0O The
suits grew ont Of the negotiation of bonds of the
New ork, Boston & Montreal Railway company
There are large number of persons inter
ested, among them j. W Seligman & Co., Brown
Bros, d Co.. and Duncan, Sherman & Co
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

RBookLYS, n Y, Dec DIR. Parker was
tendered reception Tuesday evening in the
Sunday school rooms OF Plymouth church
About 510 members OF the church were present.
and their attentions to their guest were very cor
dial Mayor Whitney escorted Mrs. Parker on
entering the room. and YVES followed by Mrs.
Reecher leaning on DR., Parker's arm. Rev s
B. Halliday stood at Or. Parker side during the
evening and made the iutroductions Mr. Parker
sails for home saturday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

DENVER, Colo Dec 7.-Considerable excite
ment was caused at the postofice Tuesday by
the discovery that a Chicago firm has been send
ing to many dealers in this vicinity samples of
giant powder caps through the mail The matter
was brought to the notice OF the postmaster by
member Of a firm who received a package of them
and others were then found undelivered in the
postofIice The matter wss at once placed in the
hands of Inspector King, and steps will be taken
10 prosecute the ssnders for violation of the
postal laws. state law forbds the Transports
ton Of the articles passenger trains aud lays
$500 fine on the guilty person.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

ST Paul, Mimi, Dec. Charles E. Parent,
now in st. Paul in the interest OF syndicate OF
English and American capitalists, has just com
pletod the purchase OF large tract of IRON lanis
in the Lake Superior region It involves a prao-
tirsI control OF nearly ali q the most valuable
iron-producing country on the vermillion range
Besides thepurhFse money, which amounts to
S5.H1, 800, capital not only sufficient to develop
the mines. but also to construct a railroad if
lleca. sary is guaranteed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. THE BARRIERS are hold
ing a national convention here, and Tuesday 8
report submitted providing for eighty six
hours per week Of labor, for the regulation Of the
apprentice system, for sick and death benefits,
and against the system of boarding with bosses.
The convention resolved to affiliate with the
American Federation OF Labor and elected Ed
ward Finklestone president and Patrick Hay
byrus treasurer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

Lou WILLIE, Ky, Dec. THE city election
took place Tuesday, the candidates being ia
cobs Democrat: Hoke, Citizens, and Avery, Re-
publican. There were charges that Jacobs was
sold out to the gas company and also that his
friends used money freely. The police worked
all day for Jacobs, against the orders of their
chief, as did the city officers. The Jacobs party
controlled the election boards and contest in
the courts is now looked for Jacobs got 1909
votes Hoke, 5,235, and Avery 1856
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec Tt is understood
that two reports have been submitted to the
president by the Pacific railroad commission,
one signed by Pattison and the other by
Anderson and Littler, and congressman
and others are waiting with interest to see what
the president has to say upon the subject when
he transmits the report of the commission to
CONGRESS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

New York, Dec. IA rule was adopted at the
piers Of the several steamship companies in this
city Tuesday by which all persons except those
having passes from the companies are denied ad-
mission to the piers. The officers Of the COM
panies refuse to say anything about the rule, but
1t is said to have been adopted as means of pro.
lection against dynamiters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07
A BeAuty.

Frank Bleuer, of Bleuer's band and Or
chestra, has received from Henry Diston,
the celebrated brass instrument mannfsc,
turer Of Philadelphia, beautiful B fiat
brass cornet, heavily plated with silver
and gold and richly engraved. 1t is a
beautiful instrument, being provided with
all the attachments for orchestra music.
With such an instrument in his band Mr..
Bleuer ought to be able to produce more
delightful music than ever.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

HALIFAX, N. s.. Dec. IA SPECIAL from Bad
deck, G. B. states that an attempt WAS made
Monday night to blow up Watson's photograph
gallery. A can filed with powder and having .
lighted fuse attached was placed in the gallery,
and between and O'Clock there was a terrific
explosion, which shattered the glass, raised the
roof several inches, and set fire to the building.
The FIRE was extinguished before any serious
damage was done. Watson is the loa0' inspector
~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Dec, THE stockholders Of
the Minnesota & Northwestern railroad held a
meeting Monday, in accordance with the call Of
uhe secretary to consider the proposition to sell
the road to the Chicago, st Paul & Kansas City,
which is the name Mr. stickney has given to the
old Diagonal and its extensions. The PROPOSE
ton WIS ratified and will now be submitted to
the directors OF the Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas
City at meeting to be held in Dubuque on
"Wednesday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich, Dec. 7-Grsnd Trav-
erse county, with Ave towns to hear from, gives
a majority ssl for local option. This will be in
creased to 500 or 600 by the fun returns, BenEis
county probably gives 800 majority.
MAsoELoSA, Mich, Dec. Antrim county re.
turns come in slowly, but they are estimated al
400 majority for local option.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

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when bilious or costive; to dispel head
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Manufactured only by the California Fig
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Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island,
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec while the presi-
dents message was not of an entirely unexpeot-
ed character, yet the prOtectonists could not
help being startled at the bold sentences. The
greatest attention was accorded the reading.
particularly by the Republicans Satisfaction
was shown on the face of every tariff reiormer in
the house. and some of the enthusi asts were al
most hysterical in their suppressed feelings.
springer's face WIS wreathed in smiles, and Mills
sat with hand at each ear and o look OF pleas
ure on his face. Randall sat quietly in his seat,
giving marked attention until the reading was
nearly through, when he took up the printed
copy of the message and began reading for him
self The message seemed to cause more Of a
sensation among the Republicans than with the
Democrats Nearly every one pronounced it 3
unique document and decidedly forcible.
The reading of the message in the senate WAS
listened TO with attention, but very many Of the
senators, after adjournment upon being asked
for their opinion of the document said they pre-
ferTed to examine it more closely before declar-
ing themselves. The Judgment OF the senate
may be summarized generally by stating that
the Democrats pronounced it an able state pa
per, while the Republicans gay it is free trade
message, intended TO influence the house in be-
half of free trade legislation.
After the adjournment OF the house Reed OF
Maine WAS asked his opinion OF the message He
said 1t WAS a surprise but there was nothingn new
in 1t, except that it placed the Democracy square
ly upon platform OF free trade, unless that par
ty wanted to disown, the administration. He
thought it made the very issue the Republicans
desired.
This was the general view OF the Republicans,
while the Democrats looked upon it as a forcible
state paper, and declared the party would stand
by it.
Tuesday night after he had read the presi-
dents message, Randall consented to talk lit
tie. He snid: There will be a reduction of
taxation at this session to the extent of s60UOO,-
900 or more, but not on the exact line of the
presidents suggestions. The internal revenue
will be reduced in part or in a large degree re-
moved. which the president does not seem to
favor, and some reductions will be made in the
rates Of duties Oh Imports"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

lis not for mortals always to be
blest, but little practical knowledge of
how to take care of themselves will help
them immensely. When beset with
headache or other pains, they should use
Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on earth
for pain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

PnovrDENoE,R X. l., Dec THE Richmond Man
ufacturing company have decided to shut down
permanently their paint works, which have beef
in operation over forty years. They employ over
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

| DAYTON. Ohio, Dec. An the switchmen In
| railroad yards here struck Tuesday night for
| higher wages. No trains were moved up to mid
| night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

WILKEsBARRE Pa, Dec. T. The Lehigh Valley
railroad is constructing new branch road from
Pittston and Fairview. Tuesday noon a gang of
Italians had charged and lighted heavy blast,
but for some reason the blast did not explode.
The foreman, Luke Burns, ordered the Italians
to draw the tampine from the hole. which they
refused to do. Burns then commenced to draw
the tamping himself, when suddenly the whole
charge exploded, tearing Burns to pieces and in
Turing five Italians who stood near by, one OF
them, Andrew Sericks, being fatally injured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

1t is estimated that there have been
over 100000 tons of hay cut up in the
four northwestern counties of Iowa this
season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

LONDON, Dec. THE synopsis Of Clevela nd's
message to congress, which was cabled here and
published in Tuesday afternoons papers, was
read with great deal of interest. The mes
sage. which is regarded generally as very i'm
portant, is warmly Endorsed by fair traders,
while free traders assert that it marks q long
forward stride toward the goal of universal free
dom in trade The concensus of opinion is that
should congress adopt the suggestions une-
quivocally made by Mr.. Cleveland the first effect
would be beneficial to large number Of English
industries, though after time an adjustment
would necessarily take place, which would inev-
itably work to the detriment of some others
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

Henry Ward Beecher's books. pictures
and brio brac are soon to be sold.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO. Dec q
On the board of trade to-day quotations ranged
as follows Wheat No January, opened
1850, closed 77lec. February opened 7gssc,
Closed 7slsc May, opened s5tec, closed si1se
Corn-No January opened Sic, closed 1890
bid; February, opened sllsc, closed soc asked;
MAY. opened 5issr, closed 5+s4c bid Oats
No. 2 January opened 3ol4c, closed 5000
bid May, opened $3.50 closed SSlsc Pork-Jan-
uary opened sl4 - closed Sl4b5; February.
closed $l4s0 May, opened $3.50, closed
$l5@'ls Ihri-January, opened s. are closed
$1.S7la
Live stoch-The Union Stock Yards report the
following range Of prices: Hogs Market opened
weak; light grades SC lower; heavy grades slow
prices unchanged; light grades, 81 soG5. IS
rough packing, 81 a0a515; heavy packing and
shipping lots, s. 2015.6j Cattle Good beeves
strong 81 i05e5s0; common dull, s2gOGs 3d.
stockers, S200GS00; cows Sl.5O12s Sheep
Steady; common s2756a.50; good to choice,
s3504s0
Produce; Buttar-Fancy creamery 2Sc per
h; fancy dairy .Ol6sac: roll l4sI 6c; packing
stock, lsls6 l3c. Eggs-Fresh PC per doz; les
house E1sGlsIac; picked, l4Gi6c. Dressed
poultry Chickens, 6Se171Rc per Id; turkeys 5
G9c; ducks, 9JlOc; pincksi CEASE live $AO
per doz. Potatoes -65G75c per bu; sweet pota-
toes 81 O0d5 20 per Dbl Apples-Far TO choice,
SL'oDo'" per uDt ana
cherry. s. % per bb; bell and bugie SS2
New York.
NEW YoRK, Dec g.
Wheat-1rregular; No. ! red state. Gt96c;
No. 2 do 9ls4c; No red winter December,
S9azc Corn Nominal; No. mixed cash. 64lsc;
do January, 6Shsc oats-Firm; No. l white
state 4oG4lc; No. . do sgIsc; No. 2 mixed
December, Sstsc Rye-Dull but steady Barley
Nominal Pork-Dull; old mess Sl45O41475;
new do $1s.509i5.75 IArd-December, S7.i6:
January, S77S
Live stock Caffeine trading in beef cattle;
dressed beef about steady; common to best ma.
tive sides, ease; fair to good Texas and Color
ado do 51s@6c; today's Liverpool cable quotes
American cattle a shade frmer at l14G12lec fof
the dressed weights; American refrigerator beef
fairly firm at SC. Sheep and lambs Quiet lambs
s5.OOG6.75; sheep SsOO1s.Oo. Hogs-Frmer
and 100 15c higher; s. 4UQ575
ROCK ISLAND.
oats-New 2so02ac.
HAy-Timelny-S18l1I4.00.
Hny-Wild, SS:l0lSi4OO.
Rye-45c.
Corn New, S6G3sc
Potaloes-65c.
Oool-Soft lie hard ~ o.
Cord Wood Oak, $500; Hickory, So
Straw-ST 90: baled s. 90.
Rarlav-D1t IA N.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

SIX per cent loans by the Rock Island
Building Association, Tuesday, December
., 1857. E Fl. GuYER, Secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07


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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

RRATSERD, Mimi, Dec. 1T is now reported
that Mr. Roberts, whose house WIS burned at
Wrights station, has since died. and that his
wife can not recover. having been nearly frozen
TO death by her exposure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-07
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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
Notice 10 Stockholders.

General Offices St Louis, RI. Scott & Wich-
ita Railroad Co, Wichita, Kan January
%, 1887
The annual meeting Of the stockholders of
the st. Louis, Fit. Scott IL Wichita Railroad
Co. for the election of directors for the ensu-
ing year and for the transaction OF such
other business as may come before the meet
ing, will he held at the Office OF said com
prny in the city OF Wichita, Kan, on Tues
day, the first day of March next, a. D. 1881,
at 10 o'clock m, OF at any hour thereatte r
that quorum may be present.
J. IT, RICHARDS. Fice-Pres.
sif3-2G II c. RApLEY, Asst Sec'y.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
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Wheeler's addition.
A Plain business Letter.

d w. Morris, wholesale and retcil drug
gist. 139 Commercial street, Enlporia, Kan,
Jan IL. ISL chamberlain q Co, Des
Moines, Iowa: Gentlemeu-In sending to you
the enclosed order for gross OF your toagh
Remedy, allow me to say that without any
exception IT is the best selling goods now IA
the market. | have sold great amount OF
it duriug the past wear to the citiZeus OF this
place and have the first complaint 10 hear.
Ii is the best article To use for Group l ever
sold, being pleasant TO take, which Is an i'm
portant feature where children have 10 take
medicine Sold by Aldrich 81 Brown, aud
j. p Allen dl5-tt-